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May-June 2026

India Observes World Environment Day with Renewable Energy Focus; Industry Voices Support for Sustainable Growth

India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing renewable energy markets globally, with solar power driving much of the expansion. The country’s renewable energy capacity stands at nearly 279 GW. Solar energy accounts for about 155 GW of that capacity, while wind power has crossed 56 GW.

Business | 05/06/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

Power Ministry Committee Assesses Grid Stability Amid Record Integration of Over 50 GW RE Capacity

Power Ministry committee reviewed grid stability measures and endorsed initiatives supporting reliable renewable integration exceeding 50 GW annually.

Policies & Regulations | 03/06/2026 | By EI News Network

Manohar Lal Reviews Haryana Power Sector, Pushes Smart Metering Plus Loss Reduction With Timely Subsidy Payments

Union Minister Manohar Lal reviewed Haryana’s power sector in Chandigarh. Focus on RDSS, DISCOM finances, smart metering rollout from Aug 31, loss reduction and PM Surya Ghar expansion with automated subsidy payments.

Business | 03/06/2026 | By News Bureau

India Extends Countervailing Duty on Malaysian Solar Glass Imports for Five More Years

India has extended countervailing duties on solar glass imports from Malaysia for another five years, retaining levies of 9.71 percent to 10.14 percent to protect the domestic solar manufacturing industry from subsidised imports.

Policies & Regulations | 03/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Andhra Pradesh Unveils INR 22,000 Crore Green Energy Corridor to Support 18 GW Renewable Capacity

Andhra Pradesh launches a INR 22,000 crore Green Energy Corridor to integrate renewable power, strengthen transmission networks, and attract investments.

Business | 01/06/2026 | By EI News Network

Tata Power-DDL Launches Solar Ambassador Initiative to Promote Rooftop Solar Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana

Tata Power-DDL has appointed 20 specially trained officials as Solar Ambassadors who will work closely with communities to accelerate awareness and adoption of residential rooftop solar systems.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 16/12/2025 | By Abha Rustagi

Waaree Enters ALMM List-II with 5,251 MW Cell Capacity, Total Enlisted Capacity Reaches 23.7 GW

Waaree Energies has entered the ALMM List-II for solar PV cells by adding 1,328 MW of Mono PERC and 3,923 MW of TOPCon cell capacity from its plant in Chikhli, Gujarat. With this, the total enlisted capacity reaches 23,732 MW.

Policies & Regulations | 16/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Onix Solar Secures INR 148.80 Crore Non-DCR Module Supply Order from Vikran Engineering

Onix Solar has secured an INR 148.80 crore non-DCR module supply order from Vikran Engineering, under which it will design, manufacture, test, and supply 193,550 Non-DCR TOPCon 620 Wp solar modules for the project.

Business | 16/12/2025 | By News Bureau

Per kWh Cost of BESS Has Fallen Steeply: MoS Power

India’s battery storage economics have turned sharply competitive, with BESS tariffs falling to about INR 2.1/kWh through competitive bidding for 2 cycles daily from about INR 10.18/kWh in 2022-23, stated Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik. VGF support, transmission waivers, and PLI-led domestic manufacturing can push it further down.

Energy Storage | 16/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Ministry of Power Recognises Apraava Energy’s AI-ML Solution for Power Distribution Advancement

Apraava Energy has received national recognition for its AI and ML solution at the Ministry of Power’s National Conference under the RDSS, earning the runner-up award for advancing data-driven, consumer-centric power distribution, presented by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.

Business | 16/12/2025 | By News Bureau

Sumitomo to Invest USD 1.3 Billion in India Renewable Energy Projects

Sumitomo plans a USD 1.3 billion investment in India’s renewable sector, targeting 2 GW capacity by FY2028 with AMPIN Energy.

Business | 16/12/2025 | By EI News Network

SECI Signs MoU with IPGCL and PPCL to Accelerate Renewable Energy Deployment

Solar Energy Corporation of India has signed an MoU with Indraprastha Power Generation Company and Pragati Power Corporation to explore and develop solar, energy storage, and emerging clean energy projects.

Business | 16/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Shakti Pumps Showcases Sustainable Irrigation Solutions at Kisan Mela 2025

Shakti Pumps (India) showcased its agriculture pumps, solar water pumping systems, and micro-irrigation solutions at Kisan Mela 2025 at PIECC, Pune, reinforcing its focus on empowering the Aatmanirbhar Kisan with efficient and sustainable water management solutions.

Business | 16/12/2025 | By News Bureau

Duqm Port’s Basin 2 to Anchor Oman’s Green Metals Hub

Duqm Port’s Basin 2 will double capacity, supporting green steel, metallics projects and strengthening Oman’s low-carbon industrial ambitions.

Middle East Market | 16/12/2025 | By EI News Network

AMPIN Energy Signs New Renewable PPA in India

AMPIN Energy Transition has signed a new renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Air Liquide to supply 6.6 MW of renewable electricity from its wind-solar hybrid project to Air Liquide’s Jhagadia facility in Gujarat, covering about 60 percent of the site’s power needs and reducing nearly 22,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.

Business | 16/12/2025 | By News Bureau